Mockingbird Foundation · Rolling / Open State
The Mockingbird Foundation provides funding for music education for children, through competitive grants, emergency-related grants, and tour-related grants - Organization: Mockingbird Foundation -…
Music Education Grants
Music education grants fund school band and orchestra programs, instrument purchases, curriculum development, and music teacher training. The Department of Education, NEA, NAMM Foundation, and organizations like VH1 Save the Music provide dedicated music education funding, especially for underserved schools.
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SEATTLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Background The Morgan Fund (a Donor Advised Fund held at the Seattle Foundation) was established in 2004 to support performing arts organizations. It exists for one reason: to promote better…
Aaron Copland Fund for Music · Rolling / Open State
The purpose of this program is to provide support for nonprofit organizations that have a history of substantial commitment to contemporary American music. Funding may be used for either general…
US $10,000 - US $25,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds: Community Assets Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Reese and Joelle Norris Service through Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi Amount: US $500 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary Overview…
ASCAP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teacher of the Year Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ascap Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Stephen Schwartz Musical…
More than US $500
STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Velma Shotwell Griffin Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stark Community Foundation Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary Overview Stark Community…
THE THOMAS C ACKERMAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Thomas C. Ackerman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Thomas C. Ackerman Foundation Grant supports K-12 educational…
Up to US $1,200
TEXAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
TMEA Research Grant Proposals Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Music Educators Association Amount: Up to US $1,200 Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) offers…
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Tony DiPardo Instrumental Music Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary Overview Our…
$2,000
THE MOCKINGBIRD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Tour Grants Overview: Non-competitive, discretionary grants awarded to music education organizations in connection with Phish tour dates. These are Foundation-initiated tranches separate from the…
Up to $2,000
TUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · September 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation
TPSF Enrichment Grants Funder: Tustin Public Schools Foundation (TPSF) Geographic Scope: Tustin Unified School District (TUSD), California Purpose: Support teacher and staff-initiated projects that…
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TURRELL FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation
Turrell Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Turrell Fund Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Turrell Fund Grant focuses on supporting organizations that serve children and families,…
KAPPA KAPPA KAPPA INC · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation
Twanette Nutter Fleming Award Geographic Scope: Indiana (State Level) Eligibility: - Must be enrolled in a fully accredited baccalaureate program - Majoring in music education - For those aspiring to…
US $1,000 - US $5,000
Virginia Commission for the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation
VCA Education Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Commission for the Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The VCA Education Impact Grants aim to…
Virginia Commission for the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation
VCA: Teaching Artist Roster Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Commission for the Arts Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The VCA Teaching Artist Roster aims to identify and support qualified…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation
Vera DoLean Ginn Kiwanis Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Shelby County Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation…
Up to US $4,000
VERMONT COUNCIL ON THE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Vermont Arts Council: Artists in Schools Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Arts Council Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: August 13, 2025 Summary The Vermont Arts Council's Artists in Schools…
3 Rivers Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Victor and Jean Sands Memorial Scholarship for Oboe and Strings Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Three Rivers Community Foundation Last Updated: October 12, 2025 Summary The Victor and Jean Sands…
THANKS TO SCANDINAVIA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Victor Borge Music Scholarship Program Overview A music scholarship program named after the renowned pianist and composer Victor Borge. Focus Areas - Music performance and composition - Music…
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get instruments for my school music program?
- VH1 Save the Music provides full instrument grants to qualifying schools. The NAMM Foundation offers grants for music education programs. Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation donates instruments to under-funded programs. State music education associations often maintain instrument donation and grant programs. DonorsChoose is another effective channel for instrument funding.
- What federal grants support school music?
- Title I and Title IV-A funds can support music education in eligible schools. The Department of Education's Arts in Education program provides competitive grants. The NEA funds music education through Art Works and partnerships. The Every Student Succeeds Act explicitly includes music as a well-rounded education subject eligible for federal funding.
- Are there grants for after-school music programs?
- Yes. 21st Century Community Learning Centers fund after-school enrichment including music. The National Guild for Community Arts Education offers grants. State arts in education programs frequently fund after-school music. Foundations like the Mockingbird Foundation and Fidelity Investments fund music education outreach.
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